Bridport News

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:30:48 +0000
Person taken to hospital after car crashes into house
A person was taken to hospital following an incident where a vehicle crashed into the house in Bradpole

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:02:11 +0000
Car destroyed in major fire on main road
A vehicle was completely destroyed in an incident after it caught fire on a major Dorset road

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:07:00 +0000
Next steps being considered for hazardous road
Work is still being considered to improve a road in Bridport after a camera was installed in the area

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:58:17 +0000
Workers missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following HMRC changes
Many UK workers are missing out on pension tax relief, with hundreds of millions left unclaimed each year, new analysis reveals.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:52:57 +0000
Vehicle 'crashes into house'
EMERGENCY services have been called to a crash near the Kings Head pub

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:16:41 +0000
Road closed after car bursts into flames on major route
The A35 Dorchester Road is said to be closed westbound due to a car fire near Askerswell

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:31:40 +0000
Affordable housing protest raises concerns of 'bleak' outlook for younger generation
AROUND 100 people gathered in Bridport town centre to voice their concerns over proposals to build a new luxury retirement complex as the need for affordable housing continues to rise.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Celebrity chef declared 'best oysters ever' came from west Dorset pub
A celebrity chef once declared that the 'best oysters I have ever had' came from a pub in west Dorset

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The second highest village in Dorset - once home to six pubs
The pretty village of Evershot is the second highest in Dorset and was once home to six pubs

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Where you can see a bomb recovered from west Dorset waters
A prototype bouncing bomb recovered from the Fleet Lagoon in west Dorset can be seen at Abbotsbury Swannery

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:24:00 +0000
The top performing west Dorset primary schools revealed
The top performing primary schools in Dorset for 2025 have been revealed

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:28:12 +0000
Good Samaritan attacked when he went to help woman who had been assaulted
A MAN was attacked in Weymouth town centre when he went to help a woman who had been assaulted, police said.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:42:00 +0000
"Significant first steps" made as town supports 20mph plans
A “significant first step” in the overall improvement for pedestrians in Lyme Regis has been made with residents backing a 20mph speed limit

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:45:00 +0000
Family 'overwhelmed' by support following shock cancer diagnosis
The determined sister of a 20-year-old girl who is currently recovering from cancer surgery has launched a fundraiser in a bid to raise money and awareness of the illness

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:25:00 +0000
How boat building still thrives in Lyme Regis
The Boat Building Academy and Furniture School in Lyme Regis offers a range of courses, some would be ideal for a more unusual Dorset Christmas gift or even a new career

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:56:00 +0000
Massive pothole repaired twice in one week after heavy rain
Urgent repairs were carried out to a massive pothole in west Dorset for the third time in around a month after heavy rain washed the works away, leaving locals frustrated

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:05:00 +0000
LOOKING BACK: Snapshots in time of scenic west Dorset village
ONCE again we are plundering the work of a man who is passionate about local history.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stretch of road to close for essential works
Part of a road in Bridport is set to close for essential works from a water company next month.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Broadchurch creator turns his hand to new Netflix adaptation
The Bridport-based man behind Dorset-set Broadchurch has turned his hand to a new Netflix adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Seven Dials

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Road closures for gas main replacement
Roads in Lyme Regis will be closed while a gas mains is replaced by SGN

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Bridport and Lyme Regis News
Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Acclaimed chamber-folk band to perform at Marine Theatre
Acclaimed Bristol chamber folk band Hedera to perform at Lyme Regis Marine Theatre on 25 January. Enjoy folk music inspired by global traditions.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:11:00 +0000
Rise in costs is leaving pubs 'struggling to survive'
Publicans claim that higher national insurance, wage bills and licensing fees are leaving small businesses struggling to survive

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:32:12 +0000
Overheating component sparks car fire on main route
A car fire this morning prompted a rapid response from firefighters after a component overheated

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:16:02 +0000
Chimney fire spreads through home as firefighters tear up floorboards
Firefighters had to remove floorboards from a property to extinguish a fire last night that spread from a chimney

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:42:09 +0000
Residents urged to 'stay away' after line comes down in storm
Engineers are on their way to Beaminster after a phone line reportedly came down as Storm Goretti tore its way through west Dorset last night

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:54:10 +0000
More than 400 left without power overnight
More than 400 west Dorset residents were left without power overnight at Storm Goretti tore its way across the county

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:28:03 +0000
Council "will pursue all avenues to trace offenders" who fly-tipped hot tub
Dorset Council has condemned fly-tipping as an “eyesore” and damaging to the environment as it looks to remove a hot tub filled with rubbish dumped on the side of a main road

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:12:00 +0000
Town centre shop to close with focus shifting to sister stores
An established town centre business is closing its doors as the owners focus on developing its nearby sister stores

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:35:00 +0000
Quirky event to ward off evil spirits returns this weekend
A quirky ancient tradition to ring in the new year is returning to Bridport this weekend

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:05:00 +0000
Independent businesses that closed their doors in 2025
Several much-loved businesses in west Dorset closed in 2025 after another difficult year for independent shop owners

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sewer repairs to close village footpaths
Public footpaths W28/10 and W28/11 in Evershot are to be closed while sewer repairs are being carried out

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:41:26 +0000
LIVE: Storm Goretti batters Dorset
- Flood alerts have been issued. - Weather warnings for wind have been issued.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:12:00 +0000
"Unbelievable eyesore" Disbelief as hot tub dumped on main road
A community has been left in disbelief after a hot tub filled with rubbish was dumped on the side of a main road

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0000
More flood alerts issued in west Dorset
Parts of west Dorset are at risk of flooding overnight as Storm Goretti hits

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:55:33 +0000
Resident injured during burglary
A man sustained a number of facial fractures during an aggravated burglary in Lyme Regis.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:03:40 +0000
Flood warning issued for west Dorset
West Dorset residents are urged to be prepared for flooding as warnings issued

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:15:26 +0000
Dorset star to appear as disgraced BBC newsreader in new drama
Doc Martin star and west Dorset resident Martin Clunes will portray disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a new drama.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:25:32 +0000
Attempted murderer with links to Dorset absconds from prison
Police are searching for a prisoner who has absconded from prison whilst serving a sentence for attempted murder

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:06:18 +0000
Warning as Storm Goretti braced to hit county
Dorset could see winds of up to 60mph today

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:04:00 +0000
'Heart breaking' as animal centre to stop rescuing birds due to financial strain
An animal centre in west Dorset has been forced to stop rescuing wild birds of prey in a decision owners described as ‘heart breaking’

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:08:00 +0000
Plans to transform fire-ravaged cinema approved
REDEVELOPMENT plans for the former Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis have been formally approved by Dorset Council planners.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:07:35 +0000
100 council staff on standby to deal with storm chaos
One hundred members of council staff will be on hand to deal storm chaos tonight

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:04:47 +0000
Dorset gardener survives murder and banishment in The Traitors
A gardener from Weymouth has survived the latest round of banishment and murder in the fourth series of The Traitors

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:59:03 +0000
Major train services cancelled as Storm Goretti hits
Train services will be suspended in Cornwall and parts of Devon from 6pm.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:31:16 +0000
Road closed for urgent repair works
A road in Lyme Regis has been urgently closed for repair works

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Campaigners call for affordable homes to protest this weekend
A community will hold a demonstration calling for the urgent need for affordable housing in Bridport as they protest plans to build a luxury retirement complex

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:03:00 +0000
Production of novel set in Lyme Regis coming to theatre
A production of a popular novel and film set in Lyme Regis is coming to the town’s theatre in February

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Publican celebrated for dedication to countryside and young farmers
Publican Joanna House has been recognised for her dedication to agriculture and rural life.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:47:00 +0000
Another attempt to gain consent for traveller site
ANOTHER attempt is being made to gain retrospective planning consent for a small gypsy/traveller site off the Dorchester-Bridport road.

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